Maintenance Worker-AMIKids Piedmont

Position Summary 

The Maintenance Worker role performs a variety of routine maintenance and repair tasks requiring a general knowledge of building trade skills. Responsibilities includes custodial work and ground maintenance and the responsibility for scheduling vendors for detailed electrical, plumbing and mechanical work.  

Essential Job Duties 

• Ensure interactions reflect Kids First, Safety, Family, Relationships, Meaningful Participation, Challenge and Engaged Environment and Community Involvement, 
• Interactions with youth shall maintain an environment that provides a physically/emotionally safe space for youth and effective learning, growth, and progress toward individualized goals, 
• Model supportive, consistent, respectful behavior with all parties to ensure an atmosphere that fosters healthy relationships, trust, and mutual respect; set clear boundaries and provide observations and reflection to youth while fostering equity and diversity,  
• Conduct routine inspections of the building(s) interior and exterior to ensure a well maintained facility, 
• Contact and schedule appropriate technical specialists to address identified plumbing, electrical, heating and other maintenance tasks requiring certification or licensing, 
• Maintain a Maintenance Request/Completion log, 
• Address Maintenance Request Orders approved by the Executive Director, 
• Prioritize work day to the benefit of the facility, 
• Coordinate a weekly work schedule to minimize the impact to Team Members and youth, schedule approved by Executive Director, 
• Coordinate off campus trips for the purchase of materials on a weekly or as needed basis, 
• Provide preventative maintenance of vehicles, mowers, weed eaters, power tools, etc., 
• Oversee maintenance and repairs, including but not limited to:  plumbing, electrical, dry wall, heating, A/C, small appliance, painting, small engine, remodeling, carpentry, etc. conducted by licensed contractors, 
• Share and/or train youth on preventative maintenance when safety and security are not an issue, 
• Provide preventative maintenance to facility and emergency remediation of issues until a licensed contractor can make the final repair and inspection. 
• Ensure self, Team Members/youth and licensed contractors utilize the necessary personal protective equipment (PPE) at all times (re: safety glasses, gloves, foot and head protection, etc.) and abide by OSHA regulations, 
• Maintain appropriate crisis intervention/de-escalation training and certification, 
• Available 24-hours, on-call service, to the facility to address emergency situations, 
• Perform other related duties as requested by Executive Director if qualified.  

Minimum Education, Training and Experience 

• High school diploma/GED, 
• Three years related experience, 
• Possess required state certifications/licenses and qualifications to perform repairs, remodeling, etc. within codes and regulations, 
• Possess knowledge and awareness of worksite safety practices and related federal and state regulations (re: OSHA, EPA, etc.). 

What's in it for you?

• As well as gain an opportunity to make an exceptional difference in kids' lives, AMIkids offers a comprehensive benefits package including:
• Growth opportunities – we pride ourselves on developing our leaders from within
• Health Benefits – Medical, Dental, Vision, & Prescription Drug plan options; Health Spending Account, Company paid Life Insurance and AD&D
• PTO & Paid Holidays
• Wellness Benefits – EAP, Health Coaching, Stress Management Programs, etc.
• Employer Funded Pension Plan, Voluntary 403(B) Retirement Plan, Student Loan Forgiveness Program
• Pet Insurance, World Travel Assistance, Car Rental discounts, Gym Membership discounts, and more.
• Check out our website to learn more about what we offer!  http://www.amikids.org/Our-Careers/why-amikids/benefits